Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2115159

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Examination procedure15.09.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase28.08.2009National basic fee paid 
28.08.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
28.08.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
13.01.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
14.01.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted21.12.2011
Opposition procedure24.09.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 28.11.2012 
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